The Homeland Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: AABB CCDD BBEF| My land was the west land my home was on the hill | A |
| I never think of my land but it makes my heart to thrill | A |
| I never smell the west wind that blows the golden skies | B |
| But old desire is in my feet and dreams are in my eyes | B |
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| My home crowned the high land it had a stately grace | C |
| I never think of my land but I see my mother's face | C |
| I never smell the west wind that blows the silver ships | D |
| But old delight is in my heart and mirth is on my lips | D |
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| My land was a high land my home was near the skies | B |
| I never think of my land but a light is in my eyes | B |
| I never smell the west wind that blows the summer rain | E |
| But I am at my mother's knee a little lad again | F |
Dana Burnet
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